Indian navy leaders to discuss maritime security
The Indian Navy's top commanders will review maritime security needs at the Naval Commanders Conference being held May 7-9 in Mumbai.
The conference is the highest decision-making body of the Navy. It meets annually to deliberate upon major operational issues.
"Over the last decade, the maritime security environment in the Indian Ocean region has become more complex, fluid and significantly more volatile. Along with the nation's economic success and elevation in international stature, the nation's regional responsibilities have also increased. To discharge these, a strong and effective Navy is essential," says the official Defence Ministry release issued May 6.
Sources in the Indian Navy said the commanders will discuss the level of fleet strength needed to support India's growing maritime interests in the region. The commanders will also discuss how India will join international maritime cooperation efforts.
It is not known whether maritime cooperation would come in the form of India joining the U.S.-sponsored Proliferation Security Initiative, the Container Security Initiative, the Regional Maritime Security Initiative or the Thousand-Ship Navy concept.
Source: www.defensenews.com
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